Who We Are

Conversant Media is a fast growing digital media company that produces engaging premium websites for passionate, intelligent Australians with an interest in sports, culture and lifestyle technology. Our portfolio of sites include the renowned global culture website, Lost At E Minor, Australia’s leading sports opinion website, The Roar, and the newly launched millennial-tech and lifestyle website, Techly.

Founded in 2007 and acquired by APN News & Media in 2016, the combined Conversant Media sites have a reach of 3.9 million unique browsers and, including social media, 7 million people monthly.

We receive over 75,000 comments and 1,000 fan article submissions each month. Our websites are built around a unique hybrid content model of expert contributors alongside edited submissions from ‘the crowd’ – our audience – which creates a high interaction environment and provides a ‘voice’ for the legion of armchair gurus out there with something interesting and important to say.

Consistent track record of growth – double digit growth in audience and revenue since 2007

Extensive experience in building and growing digital media assets and audiences

In late 2010, Conversant managed a capital raising, with Network Ten becoming a minority investor in The Roar. Conversant purchased the shares back from Ten in 2016. In late 2016 Conversant Media was acquired by APN News & Media. We have offices in Surry Hills, Sydney, and Brooklyn, New York.

Zac founded CM in 2007. Prior to CM, Zac worked with IBMGSA, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments, and ThoughtWorks. Zac has a BA and MCom from the UNSW. He loves photography, squash, and really great tea!

ZAC ZAVOS

CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Brooklyn-based Zolton is a culture junkie with a taste for loud music and under the radar quirkiness. In his spare time he plays guitar, plays squash, and explores New York with his wife and beautiful young daughter.

ZOLTON ZAVOS

CO-FOUNDER & PUBLISHER

Sorrel loves sport, exercise and travel and has a combined Bachelor of Communcations Journalism and of International Studies from UTS.

SORREL KESBY

BUSINESS MANAGER

Roarer turned Roar editor, Paddy is evidence that you can go from rookie to editor in just years. Paddy likes to brew beer in peace and read everything written from Homer's Iliad to the latest news.

PATRICK EFFENEY

MANAGING EDITOR

Ryman is crazy for the sports video arena. Victorian born and South Australian ripened, He's an AFL nut, and will never admit how much pride he takes from the quality of his fantasy team.

RYMAN WHITE

VIDEO EDITOR

Benjamin AKA 'BJ' or 'Conks' loves nothing more than sitting down to watch an enthralling day of Test cricket. After gaining a Bachelor of Communications and Sports Studies, BJ enjoyed stints in radio and television before diving into the digital world.

BEN CONKEY

VIDEO PRODUCER

Larissa joined Conversant Media in 2016 after graduating from UTS with a Bachelor of Communications. She's an avid reader, keen cyclist, and a lover of languages.

LARISSA BRICIS

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Michal is a nomadic tech-head, with a passion for travelling, gaming and keeping up with tech trends. He joined the Conversant production team in 2016, bringing with him his experience in startups and media agencies.

MICHAL SWIERCZYNSKI

PRODUCT DEVELOPER

Having a passion for all things web and digital, James’ experience comes from studying Design at UNSW and running his own online clothing brand. He enjoys doing backflips, playing guitar, keeping up with tech news, and hand lettering.

JAMES DALY

PRODUCT DESIGNER

Rosy joined Conversant Media after 5 years of media agency experience to understand everything digital publishing. She loves anything and everything to do with travel, food & pandas.

ROSY ZHANG

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Alana loves traveling and exploring new places. She studied a Bachelor of Communications at UTS. She's a foodie, loves to cook and find quirky vegetarian places all over the world.

ALANA SMITH

CM CREATE SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Michael is a very active person who loves sport and being outdoors, with a need for speed - you might find him on the race track during the winter months. Michael also has a Bachelor of Business from UTS, and experience working in media agencies before jumping across to CM.

MICHAEL COSTA

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Ed moved over from the UK, where he worked in the London media scene after studying in Edinburgh. He loves football, tennis, dogs, beaches, Asian food and travelling.

ED DAVENHILL

COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE

Outside of digital advertising, Shaun is most passionate about classic cars and good music. He holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Business.

SHAUN GLOVER

INTEGRATION MANAGER

We’re an Australian company that creates premium online publications for a passionate, engaged audience. We have an office in Surry Hills, Sydney and a sub-office in Brooklyn, New York.